Cost of living in Belgrade (Serbia) is 7% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,180 Дин. (3,935 Ft) | 2,913 Ft | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 796 Дин. (2,655 Ft) | 2,656 Ft | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 398 Дин. (1,328 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Дин. (459 Ft) | 497 Ft | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 262 Дин. (872 Ft) | 1,213 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 121 Дин. (404 Ft) | 873 Ft | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 579 Дин. (1,930 Ft) | 2,084 Ft | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 Дин. (280 Ft) | 454 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 Дин. (220 Ft) | 403 Ft | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 76 Дин. (254 Ft) | 339 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 Дин. (2,568 Ft) | 2,059 Ft | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 132 Дин. (440 Ft) | 595 Ft | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 64 Дин. (213 Ft) | 268 Ft | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Belgrade (Serbia) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 133,206 Дин. (444,107 Ft) | 406,556 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 76,085 Дин. (253,665 Ft) | 289,756 Ft | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 14,943 Дин. (49,820 Ft) | 45,501 Ft | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,012 Дин. (216,750 Ft) | 252,905 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 43,115 Дин. (143,746 Ft) | 164,416 Ft | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,410 Дин. (34,706 Ft) | 37,414 Ft | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,279 Дин. (7,597 Ft) | 4,091 Ft | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,960 Дин. (146,562 Ft) | 111,445 Ft | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,409 Дин. (41,371 Ft) | 36,542 Ft | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 881 Дин. (2,936 Ft) | 4,685 Ft | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 659 Дин. (2,198 Ft) | 5,795 Ft | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Belgrade (Serbia) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 11,285 Дин. (37,624 Ft) | 27,697 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,953 Дин. (16,513 Ft) | 9,629 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,507 Дин. (35,029 Ft) | 29,711 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,270 Дин. (44,240 Ft) | 31,343 Ft | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Belgrade (Serbia) is 7% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,973,160 Дин. (6,578,492 Ft) | 7,812,460 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 Дин. (606 Ft) | 633 Ft | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,059 Дин. (10,200 Ft) | 9,527 Ft | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,014 Дин. (3,382 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Belgrade (Serbia) is 29% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 525 Дин. (1,749 Ft) | 3,228 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 526 Дин. (1,755 Ft) | 3,829 Ft | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,560 Дин. (8,535 Ft) | 23,109 Ft | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 508 Дин. (1,692 Ft) | 2,774 Ft | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 457 Дин. (1,525 Ft) | 1,080 Ft | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 428 Дин. (1,427 Ft) | 1,139 Ft | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 237 Дин. (790 Ft) | 902 Ft | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 202 Дин. (673 Ft) | 1,132 Ft | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 665 Дин. (2,216 Ft) | 3,998 Ft | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Belgrade (Serbia) is 27% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Belgrade | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,268 Дин. (7,561 Ft) | 21,025 Ft | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,094 Дин. (3,646 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,959 Дин. (9,865 Ft) | 17,021 Ft | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,417 Дин. (14,727 Ft) | 22,658 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 762 Дин. (2,542 Ft) | 3,140 Ft | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 227 Дин. (757 Ft) | 1,062 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 Дин. (748 Ft) | 818 Ft | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 63,607 Дин. (212,066 Ft) | 198,318 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 Дин. (44 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,519 Дин. (11,732 Ft) | 19,437 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 405 Дин. (1,349 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,260 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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